FITCHBURG, Mass. (WHDH) — Members of the Fitchburg community held a vigil Friday in honor of a 6-year-old girl who died Tuesday after she was found unresponsive at her home.
The little girl was rushed to the hospital Tuesday by first responders who found her at her home on Stoneybrook Road. Police said she was found with extensive bruising on her body. Her 9-year-old brother was also suffering from non-life-threatening injuries.
The girl was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Her brother is now in state custody.
The children’s parents were arrested and criminally charged. Their mother, Shana Pedroso was ordered held without bail Wednesday on two counts of reckless endangerment and two counts of assault and battery on child. Their father, Marvin Brito, was also ordered held without bail on two counts of reckless endangerment of child and two counts permitting substantial injury to a child.
Both parents are being held without bond and are due back in court next week.
Many people who attended the vigil did not know the girl but said they wanted to remember her and make sure her brother knows that he has love and support too.
“It shouldn’t happen. There are so many resources out there,” said Judy Reardon, who organized the vigil.
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